Fortification Strategies to Combat Zinc and Iron Deficiency

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Authors

María Jimena Salgueiro · Universidad de Buenos Aires

Marcela Zubillaga · Universidad de Buenos Aires

Alexis Lysionek · Universidad de Buenos Aires

R.A. Caro · Universidad de Buenos Aires

R Weill · Universidad de Morón

José Boccio · Universidad de Buenos Aires

Abstract

Food fortification is an important strategy to combat iron and zinc deficiency. This review covers the basic concepts of food fortification, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. The main characteristics of the most common zinc and iron compounds used in this procedure are also analyzed.

Topics & Keywords

Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Nutrition Reviews

Volume 60, Issue 2, pp. 52-58

DOI: 10.1301/00296640260085958

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